* Avlis runs on Neverwinter Nights (NWN) and relies on [[Needed Files | custom content, which you will need to download before playing]].

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===Step 4: Acquaint yourself with the rules and guidelines. (IMPORTANT)===

* It is very important that you read and understand the '''[[Rules | Rules ]]'''.

* It is very important that you read and understand the '''[[Rules | Rules ]]'''.

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* [[avlisdocs:Player_Guide | The Avlis Player Guide]] provides helpful guidelines on how to have a positive experience when playing.

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* [[Player_Guide | The Avlis Player Guide]] provides helpful guidelines on how to have a positive experience when playing.

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===Step 4: Make a character.===

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===Step 5: Make a character.===

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You can make as many characters as you want on Avlis. You might play the same character all the time, you might begin with one character, decide to retire him and start another, or you may rotate between a multitude of characters as suits your fancy. Before making a character it is recommended that you read [http://neverwintervault.org/project/nwn1/other/role-players-guide-multiplayer-neverwinter-nights Gruush's guide to roleplaying in multiplayer NWN] as well as "[[Character Creation]]" section of the [[avlisdocs:Player_Guide | Avlis Player Guide]].

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You can make as many characters as you want on Avlis. You might play the same character all the time, you might begin with one character, decide to retire him and start another, or you may rotate between a multitude of characters as suits your fancy. Before making a character it is recommended that you read [http://neverwintervault.org/project/nwn1/other/role-players-guide-multiplayer-neverwinter-nights Gruush's guide to roleplaying in multiplayer NWN] as well as "[[Character Creation]]" section of the [[Player_Guide | Avlis Player Guide]].

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===Step 5: Connect to Avlis and play. ===

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===Step 6: Connect to Avlis and play. ===

* Follow [[Servers|these instructions on how to connect to Avlis' servers]].

* Follow [[Servers|these instructions on how to connect to Avlis' servers]].

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===Step 6: Have your questions answered.===

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===Step 7: Have your questions answered.===

You may come up with some questions when trying to log in to Avlis, or when something happens in Avlis that you do not understand. Worry not! The answers may be found in the [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=42866 FAQ thread] on the Avlis forums. Alternatively, you can always visit our '''[[Avlis Chat | IRC channel]]''' and get directions to the relevant forum/wiki section. See also: [[Communication]], [[IC]] and [[OOC]]

You may come up with some questions when trying to log in to Avlis, or when something happens in Avlis that you do not understand. Worry not! The answers may be found in the [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=42866 FAQ thread] on the Avlis forums. Alternatively, you can always visit our '''[[Avlis Chat | IRC channel]]''' and get directions to the relevant forum/wiki section. See also: [[Communication]], [[IC]] and [[OOC]]

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===Step 7: Sign up for our newsletter!===

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===Step 8: Sign up for our newsletter!===

Don't forget to [http://avlis.us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=22b1b9a054c1a56534a9c8590&id=3e00ce01c6 sign up for our newsletter], '''The Avlissian''', to receive news, rumors, game updates, player interviews, contests, and announcements about special events!

Don't forget to [http://avlis.us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=22b1b9a054c1a56534a9c8590&id=3e00ce01c6 sign up for our newsletter], '''The Avlissian''', to receive news, rumors, game updates, player interviews, contests, and announcements about special events!

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* [[Player Feedback]] - The Avlis environment is in no small part dependent on the Avlis players, who can contribute by [[Player_Feedback#Bug_Tracker | reporting bugs]] and [[Player_Feedback#Player's_Idea_Box | suggesting ideas]].

* [[Player Feedback]] - The Avlis environment is in no small part dependent on the Avlis players, who can contribute by [[Player_Feedback#Bug_Tracker | reporting bugs]] and [[Player_Feedback#Player's_Idea_Box | suggesting ideas]].

Step 7: Have your questions answered.

You may come up with some questions when trying to log in to Avlis, or when something happens in Avlis that you do not understand. Worry not! The answers may be found in the FAQ thread on the Avlis forums. Alternatively, you can always visit our IRC channel and get directions to the relevant forum/wiki section. See also: Communication, IC and OOC

Step 8: Sign up for our newsletter!

Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter, The Avlissian, to receive news, rumors, game updates, player interviews, contests, and announcements about special events!

Additional Useful Information

Other useful information:

Avlis Player Character Goal - If you have spent some time on Avlis, you might have plans for your character's future. Send them to the staff!

Custom Avlis Systems - There are numerous Avlis-specific customizations constantly being added, which enrich the existing systems and tools available in the original NWN game.